GE CEB1599 Series Owner's Manual

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8 49-40760-2Available Cooking OptionsMicrowave CookingYour oven uses microwave energy to cook by a set time or weight, or automatically by sensor.Sensor microwave works by detecting the increasing humidity released during cooking. Theoven automatically adjusts the cooking time to various types and amounts of food.USING THE MICROWAVE: Optional Cooking OptionsDo not use the racks whenmicrowave cooking.Always use the racks whenconvection cooking.Cooking MethodMicrowave energyis distributed evenlythroughout the ovenfor thorough, fastcooking of food.Heat SourceMicrowave energy.Heat ConductionHeat producedwithin food byinstant energypenetration.BenefitsFast, high efficiencycooking. Oven andsurroundings donot get hot.Easy clean-up.Cooking MethodHot air circulatesaround food toproduce brownedexteriors and sealin juices.Heat SourceCirculating heatedair.Heat ConductionHeat conductedfrom outside of foodto inside.BenefitsAids in browningand seals in flavor.Cooks some foodsfaster than regularovens.Cooking MethodWarm air circulatesaround food to keeppreviously cookedfood warm.Heat SourceCirculating heatedair (Convection).Heat ConductionWarmth conductedfrom outside of foodto inside.BenefitsKeeps hot, cookedfoods at servingtemperature.Cooking MethodMicrowave energyand convection heatcombine to cookfoods in up toone-half the timeof regular ovens,while browning andsealing in juices.Heat SourceMicrowave energyand circulatingheated air.Heat ConductionFood heats frominstant energy frompenetration andheat conductedfrom outside offood.BenefitsShortenedcooking time frommicrowave energy,plus browningand crisping fromconvection heat.Convection Baking and Convection RoastingDuring convection cooking, a heating element is used to raise the temperature of the airinside the oven. Any oven temperature from 170°F to 425°F may be programmed. A fangently circulates this heated air throughout the oven, over and around the food, producinggolden brown exteriors and rich moist interiors.Because the heated air is kept constantly moving, not permitting a layer of cooler air todevelop around the food; some foods cook faster than in regular oven cooking.Convection Roast CookingYour oven also offers the option of combination cooking, using microwave energy alongwith convection cooking. You cook with speed and accuracy, while browning and crisping toperfection.Always use the providedracks when combinationcooking. Do not use any othermetal while cooking.Broiling CookingBroil and uses the upper heater elements to broil food similar toa conventional oven.NOTE: Do not use regular cooking or oven thermometers when cooking by microwave or convection roast (combination).The metal and mercury in these thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage to the oven. Do not use athermometer in food you are microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or recommended for use in the microwaveoven.Always use the tall rackwhen broiling.29-6204 03/18 MC